Cary Has Second-Richest ZIP Code in North Carolina, Study Says
Cary, NC – In a new study on household incomes in North Carolina, Cary contains one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the state, with a median income of more than $120,000. Read more
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Harold’s Blog: Green Level High School, Constitution Week and More
Cary, NC – This week was a busy week with most activities occurring on the weekend.
Monday’s meeting with the town manager was cancelled due to his vacation.
Tuesday – Taylor Family YMCA
Tuesday I met with two representatives from the Taylor Family YMCA. The YMCA is working on their Long-Range Plan for the next 10 years. As they prepare for that Long-Range Plan the Corporate Development Office is interviewing local officials and leaders to help them shape their vision. I answered dozens of questions and told multiple stories in addition to providing information about how I thought Cary will grow in the future. We talked for about an hour.
Details on Cary’s New Downtown Parking Deck
Cary, NC – Opening right next to the new Cary Regional Library, soon Cary will have a new parking deck, for both public parking and library-dedicated parking. Read more
Arguments in RDU Quarry Lawsuit Start This Week
Cary, NC – Starting on Thursday, September 19, 2019, the North Carolina Superior Court will start hearing arguments in the lawsuit between the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority and groups and individuals opposed to a plan to lease 105.5 acres of land next to Umstead State Park to use as a quarry. Read more
Harold’s Blog: Town Council Meeting, Cary Bonds and More
Cary, NC – This week was busy with several events and meetings.
Monday – Planning for the Week
Monday I attempted to contact council members to hear of questions or concerns about the agenda for Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. There was very little comment with one concern about the rezoning proposal at I540.
Later Monday I met with management and directors to go over the agenda. We did not have any major issues with the agenda, and I predicted the meeting would last about an hour and a half to two hours.
My last meeting on Monday was with the town manager and Mayor Pro-Tem. We discussed several issues including the permit process, the mall proposal, campaign violations, social media, the bond referendum, and the potential for buying land. Our meeting lasted about 45 minutes.
Cary Town Council: Green Level Destination Center, Hindu Temple and More
Cary, NC – At its first meeting of September, the Cary Town Council took up a Public Hearing on rezoning for Cary’s Sri Venkateswara Temple and a large neighborhood in West Cary, as well as a vote on the Green Level Destination Center rezoning for 70 acres of office, commercial, hospital and residential uses. Read more
Sen. Nickel Holds Town Hall in Morrisville, Talks Gerrymandering, Quarry and More
Morrisville, NC – To kick off a series of town hall talks in Morrisville, North Carolina Senator Wiley Nickel (D-Wake) spoke and took questions from the audience, with most attendees asking about gerrymandering, the potential “RDU quarry” and Medicaid expansion. Read more
Harold’s Blog: Tennis Award, Economic Development and More
Cary, NC – This week was a holiday week.
Monday – Cary Tennis Park Award
Monday I joined the Directory of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources in New York at the USTA (United States Tennis Association) annual awards breakfast to accept the 2019 Featured Facility Award for the Cary Tennis Park. Our parks system continues to be the best of the best and our venues continue to be nationally recognized. Thanks to Doug McRainey and his staff for creating such an excellent park system.
Highway Improvements Imminent, RDU Changes Needed at Transportation Update
Cary, NC – Local business leaders and town officials got the latest information on transportation projects around Wake County, including the latest news about construction on the 540 beltway. Read more
Hurricane Dorian and Cary: What to Expect
Cary, NC – Hurricane Dorian is currently wreaking extreme destruction in the Bahamas and now headed for North Carolina. While Dorian will not be as catastrophic when it hits Cary, it will still be a very powerful storm and it’s important to get prepared and informed ahead of time. Read more